Flexcut 3-piece Chip Carving Set (Ash, Carbon Steel) FTKN115

The Flexcut 3-piece Chip Carving Set is the specialized toolkit for artisans looking to elevate their projects with the intricate geometric patterns and ornate lettering characteristic of traditional folk art. Many carvers struggle with "crushing" wood fibers or losing tip control when using general-purpose detail knives; the KN115 eliminates these issues by providing three task-specific blades designed for precise vertical and angled plunge cuts. Whether you are personalizing a keepsake box or executing complex freestyle designs, this set provides the mechanical advantage needed to pop out clean, perfect chips without tear-out.

In a professional chip carving workflow, this set functions as a complete system for decorative relief. The process typically begins with the KN15 Chip Carving Knife, the primary driver for established patterns and long incisions. For more restricted areas or hair-thin accents, the KN20 Mini-Chip Carving Knife offers a shorter 5/8 inch blade for enhanced tip control. The KN11 Skew Knife rounds out the workflow by allowing for vertical plunge cuts in confined spaces where a standard stroke would be obstructed. Every blade is forged from 1095 high-carbon steel and heat-treated to a surgical Rc 59–61. To maintain this "glass-cutting" edge, the set includes Flexcut Gold Polishing Compound, ensuring your tools stay sharp through thousands of incisions with only periodic stropping required.

Key Benefits

• Specialized Geometric Trio: Includes a standard chip knife, a mini-chip knife, and a skew knife to cover every angle of traditional and freestyle carving.
• High-Carbon 1095 Steel: Precision-tempered to HRC 59–61, providing a durable edge that slices cleanly through Basswood, Butternut, and Walnut.
• Ergonomic Ash Handles: Contoured American Ash grips are specifically shaped to reduce hand fatigue during the repetitive plunging motions of chip carving.
• Professional Honing Compound: Includes a bar of Flexcut Gold Polishing Compound to keep your blades at a factory-sharp level without regrinding.
• Ready-to-Carve Performance: Every knife in the set is hand-honed and polished at the factory, allowing for immediate use on your next decorative project.

The Flexcut 3-piece Chip Carving Set features the KN11, KN15, and KN20 high carbon steel knives with ergonomic ash handles. This American-made kit includes Flexcut Gold polishing compound and weighs approximately 6.8 oz overall. Proudly made in the USA.

Secure your Flexcut 3-piece Chip Carving Set from Smoky Mountain Knife Works, a Tennessee landmark and the world's largest knife store. Every year, over 1.5 million people visit our legendary showroom in the Great Smoky Mountains to experience the expertise that makes us the world’s premier online destination for precision carving tools.